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1.In "Thoughts on Fenway Park," what reason does Dave Campbell give for the fact that Red Sox tickets are the most expensive in baseball?
The upkeep on the stadium is very expensive.
The players are paid too much.
There are only 33,000 seats in the stadium.
The Red Sox have the best record in baseball.


2.In "Thoughts on Fenway Park," to what things does Rob Dibble compare old ballparks?
monuments and museums
playgrounds and zoos
historical landmarks and mountains
antiques and glorified yard sales


3.In "Taxpayers Will Get a Return on Investment," who committed to privately financing the new Red Sox ballpark?
the Red Sox
the taxpayers of Massachusetts
the mayor of Boston
John Harrington


4.In "Taxpayers Will Get a Return on Investment," what is the financial goal of the Red Sox?
to raise enough money to rebuild Fenway Park
to make more money than the New York Yankees
to reward its players for a winning season
to break even, not to turn a profit


5.In "Other Revenue Sources Should Be Pursued," how much money have some companies paid to name a facility?
$100 million
$135 million
$140 million
$200 million

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